The Politica at Boston University: Recent Episodes
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The Podcasting branch of The Politica aims to create entertaining and intellectually engaging content on a wide array of contemporary topics. Podcast guests for the 2020-2021 Series include Congressional candidates, intercollegiate and international speakers, scholars and professors, and more. These roundtable discussions provide in-depth analyses of current economic, political, social, and legal issues.
The Politica's Ankit and Kevin meet with Dr. Perry Mehrling, a Professor of International Political Economy at Boston University to talk about the dollar's dominant role in the World, including the current global financial condition, and its outlook for the future.
Episode 10: Professor Andrew David interviews Waqar H.Zaidi, the author of Technological Internationalism and World Order
The Politica's Ricky and Ankit meet with Sarah Sklar, a PhD Candidate at Boston University to talk about China's role in the World, including the Belt and Road Initiative, the country's economic past, and its outlook for the future.
The Politica's previous Head of Podcasting, Kalliope Glavas, hosts a debate between students Liz and Alex in the context of Ben Shapiro's 2019 BU visit, and discusses larger topics like university speakers and freedom of speech.
The Politca's Ankit, Ricky, and guest interviewer Zain, interview State Representative Andres "Andy" Vargas about his initiative to give free lunch to schoolchildren, his thoughts on housing, and his mission to serve the public.
The Politica's Zach and Ankit meet with Plinio Dias Bicalho, a PhD Candidate at Boston University to talk about Brazil's recent events, including the election, the country's economic past, and how it might change in the near future.
The Politica's Zach and Ankit of the podcasting team meet with Dr. Andrew David to discuss the history and future repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Professor R. S. Deese interviews Luis Cabrera, author of The Humble Cosmopolitan: Rights, Diversity, and Trans-state Democracy (Oxford University Press, 2020)
Professors Deese and Renstrom of Boston University interview Michael Bess, an specialist in 20th- and 21st-century European history.
Social Sciences Professor Christopher Rhodes interviews Cliff Albright of Black Voters Matter.
The Politica's Head of Podcasting Kalliope Glavas meets with Boston University College Republicans to discuss the era of post-COVID America.
The Politica's Head of Podcasting Kalliope Glavas meets with Boston University's Young Americans for Freedom to discuss the era of post-COVID America.
The Politica's Head of Podcasting Kalliope Glavas joins Luke Sweeney to discuss the issue of morality and compensation in the workforce in the 21st century.
Boston University humanities professor Joshua T. Pederson joins professor Deese to interview the international aid worker and noted science fiction author Malka Older on how democracy might transcend the nation state before the end of the 21st century.
Boston University undergrad Fernando Ramirez discusses the true face of Puerto Rico and its future along with Puerto Rican activist, Alexandra-Marie Figueroa and law professor at Indiana University, Luis Fuentes-Rohwer.
Professors Deese and Holm interview Brandeis University professor and editor of The American Prospect Robert Kuttner on the prospects for preserving democracy and addressing entrenched economic inequality in post-Trump America.
Professors Deese and Holm interview Columbia University political science scholar Camila Vergara on how to address the dangers posed to democracy around the world by systemic corruption and the recurring formation of oligarchic elites.
Professors Deese and Holm interview the longtime activist John Vlasto of Democracy Without Borders on his work to promote the Campaign for a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly.
Professors Deese and Holm interview the French activist Colombe Cahen-Salvador and the Italian activist Andrea Venzon, on why they founded the global pro-democracy group NOW!
Politica member Mariam AlAdsani interviews Andrea Wetzler, president of BU Divest, an organization of BU community members who stand for the divestment of Boston University's endowment from fossil fuel companies.
Politica members, Zachary Elkawa and Hollie Shuler are joined by Boston University's Democratic Socialists of America chapter. The YDSA was formed in 1982 after the Socialist Party of America was split in the 1970s. This national organization is popular among young people, amassing over 80,000 members, with numbers rising more in the last few months.
The Politica's very own Co-Director of Graphic Design, Jacob Colling, is joined by Young Americans for Freedom Vice President Rishi Anand to interview Professor David Bedard. Bedard is a professor of finance at Boston University's Questrom School of Business, and the Republican candidate in the 2020 New Hampshire third Hillsborough district congressional election.
The Politica's very own Co-Director of Podcasting, Kalliope Glavas, discusses Mexico's political climate with Regina Isidro, Monse Márquez, and Ana Paola Mendoza of Boston University's Mexican Students Association.
The Politica's very own Co-Directors of Podcasting, Kalliope Glavas and Lauren Kim converse with members of Boston University's club BU College Republicans.
The Politica's very own Co-Directors of Podcasting, Kalliope Glavas and Lauren Kim converse with members of Boston University's club Young Americans for Liberty.
The Politica at Boston University presents a live interview of Boston City Councilor, Kenzie Bok, hosted by Co-Director of Graphic Design Jacob Colling and Senior Editor Zoe Tania.
Part of a series of interviews Congressional candidates for Massachusetts 4th District by The Politica at Boston University. Co-President Laila
Inan and Co-Director of Podcasts Kalliope Glavas interview Mr. Chris Zannetos.
Part of a series of interviews Congressional candidates for Massachusetts 4th District by The Politica at Boston University. Co-President Ferren Winarto and Co-Director of Public Relations Daniel Torrez interview Mr. Alan Khazei.
Part of a series of interviews Congressional candidates for Massachusetts 4th District by The Politica at Boston University. Head of Social Media Marketing, Kate Gagliardi and Content Director Christina Chen interview Mr. Ben Sigel.
Part of a series of interviews Congressional candidates for Massachusetts 4th District by The Politica at Boston University. Vice President Julianna Hellerman and Co-Chief Justice of Positioning Wilfred Chirinos interview Mr. Dave Cavell.
Part of a series of interviews Congressional candidates for Massachusetts 4th District by The Politica at Boston University. Co-President Ferren Winarto and Head of Public Relations Victoria Fernandez interview Mrs. Jesse Mermell.
Part of a series of interviews Congressional candidates for Massachusetts 4th District by The Politica at Boston University. Co-President Laila Inan and Co-Chief Justice of Positioning Anthony Kolton interview Dr. Natalia Linos.